1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (at room temperature)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk (lukewarm)½ cup water (lukewarm)4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp instant yeast2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 tsp salt In the bowl of a stand mixer...

I used this frosting for the first time in 2024. Previously I mostly winged frosting, and this really wasn’t much different than what I usually did. One difference was the almond extract – which I liked, but certain family members complained about.

This is a layered concoction with lettuce, green peppers, water chestnuts, peas, chicken, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

I believe that this was the original recipe for my Kahlua cake that I made many, many years ago.

  Panera Cheddar Broccoli Soup 1 tablespoon butter½ onion (chopped)¼ cup melted butter¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk2 cups chicken stock1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets1 cup matchstick-cut carrots1 stalk celery (thinly sliced)2 ½ cups shredded sharp...

You know the taco. The infamous taco that everyone makes fun of, but likes to eat anyway. While the real Jack in the Box tacos are actually soy, this recipe calls for ground beef and refried beans.

  Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad 8 potatoes (cooked and diced)1 lb processed cheese spread (cubed)½ cup chopped onion1-2 tsp saltPepper to taste1 c commercial salad dressing½ lb slightly fried bacon (drained)¼ c green olives Combine all but bacon and olives, mixing...

I don’t know who Norma Lundstrom was, but assume it was a friend of one of my grandmothers. Who ever she was, here is her ice cream recipe.

Sweet Tomatoes Chicken Pot Pie Stew 1/2 lb raw chicken breast1/2 lb butter1 1/4 cups diced carrot (3/8″ pieces)1 cup sliced celery (1/4″ pieces)1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic6 tablespoons all purpose white flower2 1/2 cups water1 1/4 cups whole milk3/4 cups whipping...

This potato and ham casserole also has peas, celery, onions, and cheese.